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All audiologists at the Audiology & Hearing Aid Center of Eastern Carolina E-N-T Head & Neck Surgery are members of:
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
American Academy of Audiology
Hearing aid technology has changed radically in the past 10 years, during
which time hearing aids have evolved from very simple analog type amplifiers
to the newest digital
hearing aids which are able to assess listening environments, adjusting
the loudness of the aid according to the listening situation. We always
strive to stay on the "cutting edge of technology" in selecting
hearing aid manufacturers who provide technologically advanced circuitry
in a wide variety of sizes and features. Programmable hearing aids allow
the audiologist and the patient to work together to shape the sound of
the hearing aid to meet the needs of each patient. Our practice offers
hearing aids from many different manufacturers so that each patient has
access to the wide variety of options available.
Questions and Answers:
If I have hearing loss in both ears, should I
wear one hearing aid or two?
Generally, we recommend two hearing aids if there is hearing loss in both
ears. Wearing hearing aids in both ears helps provide understanding of
speech in a noisy environment, such as a group of people. Amplifying the
sounds in both ears makes it easier to distinguish the direction of a
sound. Direction finding can be important for safety, as in hearing the
direction of an oncoming car. Hearing from both ears creates a more natural
and less stressful hearing experience.
What is a digital hearing aid and what are the
advantages of a digital hearing aid?
Digital hearing aids have a small computer inside.
This tiny computer processes the sound and can do many things, such as
reducing background noise and adjusting the high and low pitches for your
particular hearing loss. This computer technology allows the hearing aid
to reproduce a much higher quality sound than previous technology.
What do hearing aids cost?
Hearing aids vary in price due to different levels
of technology available today ranging from analog to digital. The initial
cost includes a repair warranty, accidental loss or damage insurance,
counseling, maintenance, modifications, and adjustments during the warranty
period. Patients should be careful buying "bargain" hearing
aids since the sound quality is often poor. The Audiology and Hearing
Aid Center of Eastern Carolina ENT offers a wide range of devices, all
of good quality.
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Eastern Carolina ENT Head and Neck Surgery
850 Johns Hopkins Drive
Greenville, NC 27835
Phone: 252-752-5227
